St. Peter’s West Penn

St. Peter’s Church of West Penn Township will have worship service at 9 a.m. Sunday, followed by Sunday school at 10:15 a.m. and a Confirmation Class meeting at 10:30 a.m.

On Jan. 4, the Cherub Choir will meet at 6 p.m. and the Senior Choir will meet at 7:30 p.m.

On Jan. 7, the church’s 9 a.m. worship service will have the Celebration of Holy Communion and a Sunday school Christmas Program. The Confirmation Class meets at 10:30 a.m. and Girl Scouts meet at 6 p.m.

Zion Lutheran

Zion Lutheran Church in Tamaqua will host a Community Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner from noon to 2 p.m. New Year’s Day or until all dinners are given out.

Dinners will be served eat in or takeout. Takeout dinner must be preordered by signing up at the Saturday night and Sunday services or online at https://www.ziontamaqua.com/order-form/ or by calling Mary Ruth at 570-668-4451.

A free will offering will be accepted. The community is welcome.

Christmas tree collection

The Tamaqua Street Department will collect Christmas trees throughout the month of January. Residents should place their trees at the curb and the street department will collect them as time and weather permits. Christmas trees should not be placed in bags, and all lights and decorations must be removed.

Trees with decorations will not be picked up. Residents can also drop off trees behind the Tamaqua Borough Garage, 417 Rear E. Broad St.

Calvary Evangelical

Calvary Evangelical Church of Lewistown Valley will have its Epiphany Sunday service Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Attendees will sing several Christmas carols and Pastor Kim’s message will lead the congregation to worship His Majesty.

Special singing will be presented.

Snow removal

Snow removal may be done on various streets in Tamaqua during the winter season. Streets will be posted the day before snow removal is scheduled, and starting times will vary depending on work schedules and weather conditions. Residents are reminded that they must move their vehicles for snow removal. Vehicles that remain on the posted streets will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense. Snow removal schedules will be posted on the borough’s Facebook page and website at www.tamaquaborough.com.

Tamaqua property owners must maintain a 3-foot-wide path on their sidewalks that is clear of all snow and ice. Snow and ice must be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours after a storm ends. Property owners who fail to clean their sidewalks may be subject to a $25 fine for the first offense and higher fines for subsequent offenses.

Residents are reminded not to throw snow, ice or other materials on the streets. Vehicle traffic compacts the snow causing slippery conditions. Snow should not be piled at intersections, near fire hydrants or on storm drains. Residents are encouraged to clear snow from around fire hydrants and storm drains. Residents may be fined for throwing snow on the street.

Any questions may be directed to the Tamaqua Municipal Building, 320 E. Broad St. weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or call 570-668-3444 or 570-668-0300.

New Life Assembly of God

Sunday service at 10 a.m. Children’s church and nursery available. 407 Schuylkill Ave., Tamaqua. Call 570-668-4059 or visit www.newlifeag.us for more information.

American Primitive

The Rev. Rick Clemson will officiate at the 10:30 a.m. worship service Sunday in American Primitive Methodist Church. Sunday school scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Recorded message is available at www.facebook.com/PMChurch Tamaqua.

Hope In The Mountains is a NarAnon Family Group. For information, call Mark at 570-952-5098.

Rush-Ryan Seniors

The Rush-Ryan-Delano Senior Citizens next meeting will be Jan. 9 and members are reminded to bring a boxed lunch until further notice.

The group meets at 1 p.m. at Christ Church, Barnesville the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Anyone 55 and older is invited to attend.

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